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Lot 181



1865 (Jan. 24) Rockland, Me. to Rangoon, Burma, double-circle datestamp on cover bearing 30¢ orange (71) cancelled by geometric, addressed to Ship J.J. Southard and endorsed "French Mail", red "N. York AM. Pkt. Jan 28" exchange c.d.s. and magenta "21" credit, red "Calais 11 Fevr. 65" transit and matching boxed "P.D.", Marseilles Feb. 12 backstamp, red Calcutta transit tying 30¢ slightly indistinct red Rangoon 20 Mar 1865 backstamp; 30¢ tiny tear at top, reduced slightly at right clear of stamp, Fine and rare usage; 30¢ French mail rate.

Provenance: Baker, Paliafito

 
Realized $2,300



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